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Maryland, Maiden Blush. Origin, Maryland; tree vigorous and 

 an early and heavy bearer. 



Fruit above medium, roundish conical; surface yellow, with dis- 

 tinct blush; flesh white, fine-grained, tender, excellent. Autumn. 



Mason Stranger. Origin, Virginia; a chance seedling on the farm 

 of Dr. Geo. Mason; tree vigorous, a heavy annual bearer. 



Mason Stranger. 



Fruit medium, oblate, somewhat depressed; surface light, bright 

 yellow, sometimes a shade of light red where exposed to the sun; 

 dots few, brownish; cavity large, slight russet; stem short, small; 

 basin large, deep, smooth; calyx open. Core small; flesh whitish, 

 fine, rather compact, crisp, juicy, mild subacid, inclining to sweet, 

 somewhat spicy and rich, very good. December, February. 



Mattamuskeet. Origin, eastern North Carolina, in peaty section 

 of coast region, and appear mainly, if not only, adapted for that 

 region where it is one of the best winter apples. Not recommended 

 for western North Carolina; tree vigorous, productive. 



Fruit medium, roundish oblate conic, surface yellow, shaded and 

 splashed with light and dark red; flesh whitish yellow, crisp, brisk 

 subacid, good. December to March. 



Maverack. Originated by Dr. Maverack, South Carolina; tree 

 vigorous, productive, fruit valuable for market and cooking. 



